Sustainability
Good food means more to us than just great taste. That’s why we pay particular attention to quality and origin when selecting our food.
Reusable tableware
To minimize the use of single-use packaging as much as possible, we offer reusable tableware through a deposit system in our dining halls and cafeterias. Our MEHRbeWEGen bowls and cups are available for this purpose. The containers are made of high-quality plastic that is free of bisphenol A (BPA).
Climate plate
The ingredients in a dish also make a difference to its associated greenhouse gas emissions. That's why we calculate the CO₂e emissions of our dishes using a defined methodology.
Dishes whose calculated CO₂e emissions are at least 50% below the value of a defined average reference dish are labelled with the KlimaTeller symbol on our menus. This allows you to see at a glance which dishes meet this criterion.
The calculation takes into account the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the ingredients used throughout their value chain. The label is based on the defined KlimaTeller calculation methodology.
Plant-based ingredients as well as seasonal and regionally available foods also play an important role in our menu planning.
Organic Certification
We are certified organic. In our cafeterias, we use organic ingredients and organic products. The list of organic ingredients shows which ingredients we use exclusively in organic quality.
Coffee & tea
Organic and fair
Fairtrade organic coffee and tea is offered at all cafeterias run by Osnabrück Student Services, and milk comes from organically farmed sources.
Regional offers
As the largest community caterer in the Osnabrück region, we work with numerous suppliers. When selecting our suppliers, we take into account factors such as their location and the availability of their products.
We give preference to local suppliers whenever possible. In addition, we primarily use seasonal ingredients and base our choices on the availability of those foods.
Waste prevention and waste separation
Our meals are prepared fresh and in individual portions. We recalculate our ingredient needs daily to minimize food waste as much as possible. Waste that cannot be avoided is sorted and sent through the appropriate disposal and recycling channels.